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Hi everyone, I'm trying to find a place where I can practise jumps and some downhill sections. I've been doin some enduro races and haven't been comfotable with big drops and jumps. Was wondering if anyone would be willing to spare some time with a newbie and maybe show me places where I could practice, or better spend some time showin me. I have the 27 I September till the 2nd November of so I can do week rides. I'm not a complete novice just some big stuff gives me the spooks. Cheers Gareth.

Hi,

I would suggest to you pop up at Danbury! It's a great place to start and where I did, I should be there this week when I get my new bike and I could show you some places.

http://www.ukbikeskills.co.uk

heard lots of good things about them from lots of people here.

Laindon hills has some stuff to practice on. I have been going there for 1 week building it up a bit better because I'm a newbie as well.

Ok cool so Danbury or Laindon. When are you guys gonna be riding there, and what bike do you suggest I use. The one I race on and do most of my riding. It's a lapierre zesty. Or should I get my old kona stinky freeride gig out.
Cheers Gareth

I would suggest the one you race on as then you can get in the right position etc.

I don't know any DH jumps or drops in langdon and I've ridden there lots, but 100% recommend Danbury, just don't go on your own!

Would it be to easy to get lost there, any one willing to be my guide. Thanks

Very easy not really meant to ride anywhere apart from the main bridal ways so be very careful. I'd love to offer but I'm unavailable for the next few weeks. Fee guys on here know their way around.

I have been along with 20+ of the rest of the forum, well worth getting some professional coaching it will change your approach to jumps and drops

There's actually a course next Monday. Going to go on it. Looks sweet

You wont regret it!
Best upgrade you can buy!

There never used to be anything at laindon but me and fries of mine and a few others have rebuild it.

So I'm booked in for the 10th of November. He was fully booked for next week. Does any one want to take me out before hand?

I would be happy to show you Danbury, but I will go there only after I get my new bike that should be delivered by this week/weekend so hopefully I will be there this week/weekend testing it.

Hi mate, im heading to the North Downs on saturday at some point and sunday. I race a lot of enduro's myself, so can take you on a bit of a tour, and session some stuff. will be with a few mates, but feel free to join.